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Fully Loaded Brake Caliper: Why Some Shops Prefer It

Why shops install a fully loaded brake caliper on every brake job A typical brake caliper lasts about 150,000 miles. After that, the rubber components deteriorate, and the square-cut O-ring loses its elastic properties, preventing it from rolling back the piston. However, many shops replace the caliper with a fully loaded caliper for every customer that walks in the door; whether they need it or not. The shop should replace a brake caliper if it’s leaking, has torn dust boots, seized caliper piston or the caliper piston doesn’t release properly … Read More